187 events on september 17 on the BIG City Calendar!

Heads up at The Clay Studio — Fall term runs Sep 30 – Dec 13 — adult registration open now. Tuition assistance for anyone who needs it. source

Heads up at the Art Museum — “A Nation of Artists” thru July 5, 2027 — 1,000+ works across 12,000 sq ft of new galleries, 120 never shown before. Buy admission here, get 50% off PAFA within 7 days. Visit Philly

Heads up at FringeArts — The 30th Fringe Festival runs Sep 8–27 — 350+ productions citywide, including a planetarium piece at the Franklin Institute. source

Heads up at PRG East Falls — Intro package $49 — three day passes with gear and a beginner class. Membership $75/month, no commitment. Membership info

Heads up at Craft Nation — New Port Richmond craft studio — one-off workshops (chainmail, mosaics, candlemaking) and at least two free events monthly. source

Heads up at Bartram's Garden — Free Fishing Wednesdays 5–7pm thru Sep 23 — free rods, tackle, bait and instruction. No license or registration needed. source

Heads up on Philly stages — 30+ shows on Philly stages this fall in Visit Philly's guide. TKTS: 30–50% off select shows within 72 hours, in person at the Independence Visitor Center. Visit Philly

Heads up at the APS — Friends of the APS get exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes tours, and advance registration for special programs. Membership info

Heads up at Claude's — New basement comedy club at 1123 S. Broad — 100-seat showroom, comedy seven nights a week, Tastykake flights at the bar. source

Heads up at Morgan's Pier — Fall Fest starts Sep 24 — daily pumpkin carving until 8pm, Yappy Hour Mondays. Season closes Oct 31. source

Heads up at Frankie's — Last day of the season is Sunday Sep 27. Free live music Saturdays 5–8pm until then. source

Heads up at Magic Gardens — “Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires” thru Nov 8 — Día de Muertos papier-mâché and Mexican folk art, included with admission. Visit Philly

Heads up at the Seaport Museum — “Seeking Profit and Power” thru Jan 3, 2028 — 150 rarely seen objects from the early America–China trade, included with admission. Visit Philly

Heads up at Taller Puertorriqueño — Feria del Barrio Sun Sep 13, noon–5 on N. 5th — the 42nd year, free. La Guagua47 bilingual concert follows Sep 26, 7:30pm. Visit Philly